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April 2015

Promoting the interests ofLand Rover Owners:Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Freelander

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THE MAGAZINE OF THE RANGE ROVER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH INC

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Committee

President

Peter Allmand 0423366229Vice President

Geoff Playford 0412019327Secretary

Tim Lawton 0428895482Treasurer

Jo Wall 0417823458Editor

Garry Cooper 0434952536Committee Members

Ron Westren 08 8297 3295 (H)Tim Lawton 0428895482Steve Rhodes 0409265009Michael Bull 08 8387 2576 (H)Geoff Playford 0412019327Bob Gillen 0419380487Anne Schmied 08 8189 1040Gerry Schmied 08 8189 1040Distinguished Service

Chris Davies John HarrisonPamela Harrison Bruce Lynch(dec'd)Cheryl Metcalf Tony MetcalfJenny Niven Richard MillerMike Paget Bryan ReynoldsPeter Robinson Derek RutterTrevor Wareing Ken BurdonWeb organiser

Peter Allmand 0423 366 229 (H)Supper and raffles

Pamela Harrison 08 8556 2028 (H)Social Sub Committee

Anne Schmied 08 8189 1040Gerry Schmied 08 8189 1040

Co-opted positionsAuditor

Tony Metcalf 08 8262 4384(H)Minutes Secretary

Hal Marshall 08 8381 2763 (H)Assistant Secretary

Rose Rhodes 0401110191Public Officer

Richard Miller 08 8388 4203 (H)SAAFWDC Delegates

Ken Burdon 08 8283 0681 (H)Peter Phillips 0416732274Technical Advisors

Richard Miller 08 8388 4203 (H)Trevor Wareing 08 8555 5540 (H)Tony Metcalf 08 8262 4384 (H)Garry Cooper 0434952536Ron Westren 08 8297 3295 (H)EquipmentOfficer

Michael Bull 0429022494Trip Co-ordination Sub-committee

Brian Forgan 0427 455415Tony Metcalf 08 8262 4384(H)Ron Westren 08 8297 3295 (H)Geoff Playford 0412019327Bob Gillen 0419380487ANFWDC insurance

TCIS 08 8278 7000 (B)Driver Training

David Harwood 08 8346 7741 (H)National Club/LRA Liason

[email protected]

John Harrison 08 8556 2028 (H)Club Clothing

Cheryl Metcalf 08 826 2 4384

MeetingsClub meetings are (generally) held on the third Tuesday of each month at The Riverside Rowing Club, Bridge Road,Adelaide, SA 5000 commencing at 7.30 pm. Details ofmeetings are published regularly in The Advertiser in theMotoring Club notes each Thursday.

Website Emailwww.rangeroverclubsa.com [email protected]

Correspondence – General Correspondence - MagazineThe Secretary The EditorRange Rover Club ofAustralia Same postal address as The SecretarySouth Australia Branch Inc or email the Editor at:PO Box 381 [email protected] SA 5070

Magazine deadlineAll material for publication consideration must be submitted no later than the Friday following the first Tuesday ofthe month.

AdvertisingAdvertising material should be mailed or emailed to the Editor, with negotiated payment, no later than the magazinedeadline shown above. Payment rates for advertising can be obtained from the Treasurer.

DisclaimerWhile every care is taken in the production of this magazine, all views expressed are not necessarily those of theRange Rover Club ofAustralia, South Australia Branch Inc.

Range Rover Club ofAust (S.A. Branch) Inc. BSB 105-900 A/c No. 954415740

www.rangeroverclubsa.com

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President's Report

By all accounts, the AGM went well so thanks toPete Phillips who chaired the meeting in myabsence, and Tony Metcalfwho, once again,capably managed the election of office bearersprocess.I would like to thank the retiring office bearers,Pete Phillips, David Wallace and Derek Rutterfor their contributions. Derek, in particular, hasbeen the club auditor for as long as anybody canremember, so well done and thanks. Pete hasbeen instrumental in lifting our public relationsimage with new signage and displays andarranging our participation in various 4WDshows, as well as being a club representativewith 4 Wheel Drive SA. David has contributedon the general committee with a particular flairfor arranging Christmas functions. All haveindicated their desire to remain active membersof the club.I look forward to working more closely withGeoff Playford, as our new Vice President, andGerry & Anne Schmied as general committeemembers. Tony Metcalf is now our auditor. (isthere nothing this man can’t do?)The working bee at Anne & Gerry’s property wasa great success thanks to the fourteen memberswho came and put in a solid day. The guysmanaged to remove 60 metres of fire damagedfence and retaining wall and replace it with aspanking new treated pine sleeper wall while theladies assisted Anne in the garden clean up,planting some of the donated plants and withcatering duties. Anne, Gerry and their twodaughters were very thankful and rewarded uswith a great BBQ lunch and fresh baked sconesfor afternoon tea. Look for the trip report withphotographic evidence and another covering thecurry lunch the previous weekend.The Land Rover Show at Melrose will be overby the time you read this so the trip report shouldbe in the next issue. The guest speaker calendaris looking particularly interesting for the next 3or 4 months and includes a visit to the RedArcfactory at Lonsdale. Having recently fitted a newRedArc caravan brake controller I am keen tocheck out any new products they may have.

Safe TravelsPeter Allmand.

Editor's Note

It is nice to have a large number of trip reportscoming in with enough material for probably thenext two magazines, thanks to all who havesupplied those reports.

I will be away for May and the first week of Juneso I will hand the Editor's hat over to ourPresident for the next two issues. Pleaseremember to send all magazine articles to himduring this period.

While in the UK I will visit the Land Roverfactory as other club members have done andwill have a report on that I'm sure.

Garry Cooper

This magazine is produced using the free Open SourceDesktop Publisher Scribus and the free Open Source LinuxOperating System Fedora 20.

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Agenda1 .Welcome2.Apologies3.Minutes of previous meeting4.Business arising from minutes5.Correspondence6.Treasurer's Report7.SAAFWDC Report8.Magazine Editor's Report9.Club Calendar10.Trip Reports11 .Other business12.Supper1 3.Activity; Guest Speaker Damian Diblasio

Club CalendarThe following meetings/events have been arranged by your Club's Committee foryour benefit. Please participate and make full use of your Range Rover Club membership.

April 2015

Tuesday 21 st General Meeting Riverside Rowing Club. Guest Speaker Damian Diblasio730pm from Main North Automatics and Driveline to discuss the Automatic

Transmissions in Landrover vehicles and to field any general enquiries

May 2015

Saturday 16th DTU - Standard 4WD theory training course at Cavan+ Sunday 17th Contact: David Harwood, Training Co – ordinator - 83467741

Tuesday 19th General Meeting Riverside Rowing Club. Guest Speaker Natalie Jensen is730pm coming to introduce us to NIA. Discover Nia - ONE practice that offers:

the joy of dance, the flexibility of yoga, the mindfulness ofmeditation, the powerofmartial arts, the ability to heal your self, and so much more.

Saturday 23rd DTU - Standard 4WD practical training course at Morgan Quarry training area+ Sunday 24th Contact: David Harwood, Training Co – ordinator - 83467741

June 2015

Tuesday 16th General Meeting Riverside Rowing Club. Guest Speaker: Valmai Hanckle to730pm speak on her experiences of lone travelling oz (Tentatively Booked)

July 2015

Tuesday 21 st General Meeting – Site visit at REDARC production factory (Brody Rd North,630pm Lonsdale) NB: Earlier start time

August 2015

Tuesday 18th General Meeting Riverside Rowing Club. Guest Speaker TBA730pmSaturday 22nd DTU – Mud and Water training at the Callington training area

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+ Sunday 23rd Contact: David Harwood, Training Co – ordinator - 83467741

September 2015

Sunday 13th DTU – OH+S risk management and Emergency Response training at CavanContact: David Harwood, Training Co – ordinator - 83467741

Tuesday 15th General Meeting Riverside Rowing Club. Guest Speaker TBA730pm

Sunday 27th to Arkaroola/Innamincka/Coongie Lakes/Tipaburra - Meeting at ArkaroolaOctober 11 th Trip leader – Geoff Playford

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November 2015


Mid month Southern NSW trip with Grant king – Details to follow

December 2015

Tuesday 15th Christmas Dinner- TBA730pm

Club members wishing to participate in any or all of the above trips are advised to contact the nominatedtrip leader and place their name in the appropriate trip folder.Club members wishing to do other trips should contact the trips committee convenor, Tony Metcalf, and beprepared to assist in organising the trip.

LIBRARYACCESSIONS - April 2015

Newsletters/Journals/etc. received since my last report to members(March, 2015), are listed below, being;Date From Title Pub'n Date12Dec 14 RRC NSW Marque Dec 2014

LROC Victoria Review Nov 201423Jan RCCSA RoverDrive Jan 2015

RRC NSW Marque Jan 2015LROC Victoria Review Dec 2014

18Feb RCCSA RoverDrive Feb2015RRC Victoria Torque Jan/Feb2015LRRSA The Obsession Jan 2015RRC NSW Marque Feb2015LROC Sydney The LROC News Jan 2015

17Mar RCCSA RoverDrive Mar 2015RRCSA Far Ranging Feb2015RRC NSW Marque Mar 2015LROC Sydney The LROC News Feb 2015LROC Victoria Review Feb 20154WD Victoria Track Watch Oct2014

The latest copies ofmagazines listed above, previous issues of otherRRC/LRC magazines and DVD's are available to members at ClubMeetings, and/or they can be borrowed by following the instructionsin the front of the 'Library' folder, and return them at the following'Meeting, or by getting in contact with me at my telephone numberlisted in the front of 'Far Ranging'.John Harrison - Librarian

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Bendleby Trip Report 6 March 2015 (from the advance party!)

5 Vehicles arrived at Bendelby Ranges on Thursday afternoon and settled into an early Sundowners,followed by dinner. It was a beautiful evening with a full moon lighting up the amazing surroundings.3 vehicles, Garry Cooper and Gabriel, (D4) Michael Bull (D2) and Jaquie and I (D4) decided to take onthe ‘medium’ rated track, (Kokoda) on Friday morning.After completing registration and receiving some local advice we also decided to do the North SouthRidge - the views on this day were said to be magnificent.We set off at 10.30 am and followed the maps produced by the Station. The initial drive was relativelyeasy, but there were some steep sections to the top of the Ridge – however, the drive was worth it - theviews were amazing! (See photos).

On the way up we saw thebiggest kangaroo I have everseen – he must have been over 6foot tall! Fortunately, he did notlike the look of us and movedaway quickly.After a brief stop for photos wecommenced the descent, whichwith the help ofHill DescentControl was also uneventful. Wethen arrived at the KokodaTrack, which is a one-way trackfor obvious reasons.!This was a track that requiredlow range and HDC in many,many, many places. Apart fromthe one minor misplacement of a

wheel, the track was again traversed without incident – the capability of the Land Rovers made the toughseem relatively easy! There was one spot where we were coming down a very steep part of the track, andwe were being watched by 2 kangaroos, with a look that said, ’why is it so difficult – we run down thatpart! ’ (See photo)At the end of the track we stoppedfor a snack (Michael’s packet ofTim Tams did not last long! ! ! ) andmet up with Warren (The stationowner) – he joined us for while, andhis dry sense of humour wasimmediately apparent. He referredto an old Land Rover wreck he hadby the shed, and promptly advisedus he switched to Toyotas in the1980’s!Our journey back challenged theNavigator (who shall go unnamed),and we ended up coming back thelong way and drove Black OakDrive Track as well.The journey was completed in around 1 .5 hours – some excellent 4 wheel driving and amazing scenery.We then settled back for lunch, and to wait for the main party to arrive.

Bob Gillen.

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Bendleby Ranges Saturday Historical Trip Report 7 March 2015

Trip leader: John and Pam HarrisonParticipants: Tony and Cheryl Metcalf Garry Cooper and Gabriel Rivara

Ken and Joan Burdon Peter Phillips and MaryJim and Jan Taylor Bob and Jaquie GillenGeoff Playford and Jo Wall Rose and Steve RhodesRon and Pip Westren, Ajax and Axel Gerry and Anne SchmiedDerek (Stan) and Jo Stanley John Fisher

Tail end Charlie: Michael Bull

Roll call for the 14 cars commenced at 9.30am and we headed out ofThe Springs camp ground to Beltonroad. A quick stop by the monument for a photo shoot and we were on our way again. We passed WeiraDowns HS towards the Belton township site.

Belton property inspection and the vehicles lined up

out front.

As John has already published the history of sites we are to visit, I will not repeat them in this report.We passed through a gate and someone indicated that on some other trips, lollies were left for Tail endCharlie in appreciation of the need to close gates. Charlie managed to get a couple of lollies as well as agooey one.

At the ruins of Prince Alfred Copper Mine, we stopped for morning tea. We spent half an hour exploringthis lovely site and fossicked a few pieces of small green rocks embedded with copper.

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Continuing on Baratta Road and then turn towards the Hawker/Orroroo Road, we travelled towardsCarrieton passing the Yanyarrie Whim (a large stone tank with a local slate trough built for wateringstock) on the bank ofCoonatto Creek. Carrieton town is completely shut due to the long weekendholiday. We had lunch at the picnic spot beside the Shire Hall, which had a grand ceramic mural depictinghistory of the town, local industries, flora and fauna.After lunch we proceed to the near deserted town ofHammond. The pub below is still standing and thelocal bank is for sale.

On to Johnburgh to explore the Hotel ruin and a big drill beside the Hotel. Unfortunately there was no‘geocaching’ due to no mobile reception.

Thank you John for leading this informative trip and to Michael for closing all those gates!

Back at camp, we enjoyed another Happy Hour followed by the traditional Quiz organised by our QuizMaster, Michael. There is always a surprise in store for us and this time, it was Airline logos. Somemembers indicated that the last musical quiz was too easy and this time round, they should have nothingto complain about! Winners – 1 st prize went to Peter and Mary, 2nd prize went to Tony and Cheryl and3rd prize went to Steve and Rose.A wonderful day was had by all, finishing with a roaring fire in the fire-pit while watching a full moonrising.

Rose Rhodes

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Trip Report ; Ladies training run with Tony Metcalf.

Sunday 8/3/1 5

On Sunday morning a group of 6 ladies [Cheryl, Pamela, Betty, Mary, Anne and Jaquie] gathered in theirvehicles at the 4 Wheel drive training track opposite the homestead to take part in lessons with Tony.There were a few obvious nerves and butterflies as Tony firstly walked with us along the coursediscussing how to approach each obstacle!

What became obvious quite quickly, was that the cars we were driving were to be ‘Trusted! As drivers,we must select the correct assistance from the vehicles be it low range, hill descent control, clearanceheight, etc!

Two of the obstacles were very steep jump ups and descents on the river bank and after inspecting closelyand discussing the deep ruts and what to avoid etc, all of the students declared that they didn’t want toattempt those two despite some pressure and coaching from the partners present! !

It was now time for us to take turns driving the course with Tony seated next to us. Cheryl went first andmade the job look pretty easy. The group each went around with no real dramas with Tony’s expertguidance on hand.Special mention must go to Mary who was driving Pete’s Rangie for the very first time, and bravely tookit around the track and came back to much applause! !We must also applaud the special effort ofAnne who decided to give the steep downhill into the creek beda go. After studying the approach carefully with Tony, Anne guided the Range Rover very masterfullydown the bank again to much applause.

We were all pretty impressed by the abilities of our vehicles and how they handled the challengespresented.It was a very worthwhile training run and we thank Tony for his expert advice and trust he hasn’t got toomany more grey hairs as a result! !

Jaquie Gillen.

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CLUB ITEMS FOR SALE

Hats $10 eachBeanies $10 each

Cloth badges $7 each

Car WindowBadges $3 each

or 2 for $5

Key Rings $11 each

Club Mens & Women's Polo Shirts $30 eachClub Polar Fleece pullover (Unisex) $35 eachTo be ordered from the Treasurer with fullpayment.(Sample sizes will be on display at clubmeetings) Cheryl 8262 4384

For SaleAdventure Camper Trailer.

Arkaroola model built in SA in 2009 A true offroader.Full size double bed, full kitchen at bench height,2 burner stove, two kitchen drawers, dedicatedcutlery & crockery storage.1 00 AH battery with controller/charger. LED lightingto kitchen, storage side and fridge boxSolid 50x50mm Beam axle (1 500kg rating)Australian made heavyweight canvas, kitchenawning with full walls and skirts.3 x 265 75 R16 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ 10 PLYtyres86LWater tank with electric pump to kitchen &electronic depth gauge.50lt EvaCool fridge/freezer.Dust filtered aluminium fridge box with LED lightand shade sailLeft hand storage box by fridge. Full lengthboat/storage rack.Full specs athttp://www.adventurecampers.com.au/camper_trailer_adventure_arkaroola.htm$22,500Peter Allmand 0423366229

TyresFour ATR tyres for sale. Pirelli Scorpion,245/70R16 good condition, about 1 /3 to1 /4 worn. $70 each. Ken Burdon phone82830681

Five GOODYEARAll Weather 255/55R19. One notused, four have only done 1100km. rrp $430 eachonline price.$250 each or offer.Garry Cooper 0434952536

Solar Panel

160W split fold solar panel with Anderson Plug inexcellent working condition.Portable with stand, regulator and carry bag.Average output 9 amps dependent on weatherconditions.New $850 - sell for $180 ono.

Enquiries Geoff Pedersen 0403165620

www.adventurecampers.com.au/camper_trailer_adventure_arkaroola.htm

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80 UHF RADIO CHANNELS – USER GUIDE

Duplex channels – Don’t use unless you want to access a repeater

1 to 8, 41 to 48 Repeater channels, (Duplex with 31 to 38 & 71 to 78)

General chat channels;

9, 1 2 to 17, 1 9 to 21 , 24 to 28, 30, 39, 49 to 60, 64 to 70, 79 and 80

Specific use channels;

5 - Emergency call. (Duplex with channel 35)10 - 4WD Drivers - Convoy, Clubs & National Parks11 and 39 - Call channels (then move to another channel.)1 8 - Caravans& Campers Convoy Channel29 - Pacific H’wy (NSW), Dukes H’wy (Qld) Road Channel40 - Highway channel (Trucks)

Telemetry Channels – Data only. No voice allowed by law

22 and 23, 61 to 63 (reserved)

(The above information was compiled as at September 2011 )

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ALDINGA SELF STORAGE

Owned and operated by Club members

- large range of spaces – 3m x 1.5 m up to 6m x

3m.

- caravan, camper trailers, boat storage, etc.

- boxes, packaging tapes, padlocks etc.

- 7 days per week access.

- digital security cameras, after hours patrols etc.

15% Discount to Club members on presentationof their current membership receipt.

- Call 0418 846 782,

- website www.aldingaselfstorage.com.au or

- visit us at 209 Aldinga Beach Rd. Aldinga Beach

SA.

Office opening hours –Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat

mornings 9.00 am till 12 noon.

Where the club stores its gear!

http://www.aldingaselfstorage.com.au

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Range Rover Club Equipment At Aldinga Self Storage

Michael Bull 8387 2576 or 0429 022 494

Club banner St Johns First Aid kit, complete

Hot water service, $10 per weekend, Tyre pliers set containing puncture repair kit(supply own gas canister)

Compressor 'Big Red' Gazebo, 3m x 3m, complete

Marquee, 6m x 3m, complete - $25 4 tonne hand winch complete with caseper use

Shower / toilet tent 2 x 2 2m tow ropesSnatch strap(for training)

Equipment should be returned within one week of the trip ending, or earlier if another hirer iswaiting.Please replace any used items from the first aid kit. A donation for use of equipment will fund thereplacement of items.

ADELAIDE

TYREPOWER

ALL BRANDSOF

TYRES – MAG WHEELSPUNCTURES

BRAKES/BATTERIESSHOCKERS

1300 137 133

8354 4580

Troy McCade

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